This week, the OBT blog will feature a batch of Nutcracker -inspired recipes , like sugarplums for the Sugarplum Fairy, marzipan for the Marzipan Shepherdess, Marzipan, and yes, even the very on-the-nose “nut crackers.” Post your own favorite family recipe in their comments section by this Thursday, and you could win a pair of tickets to Nutcracker or a Holiday Revue , plus a delectable dinner for two at Morton’s Steakhouse (Hmm. Which character symbolizes steak? The Cavalier?)

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